四、本土文化阅读理解。
Peng Zu is a famous legendary figure in Chinese history, and he has a close link with Xuzhou. Xuzhou was once the capital of the ancient Peng State. People call Peng Zu the “Father of Healthy Living” because it is said that he has lived for more than 800 years. This story makes him a symbol of long life. His secrets of staying healthy have been passed down from parents to children for many years and have become an important part of Chinese culture.
Peng Zu’s ideas about healthy living focus on harmony between the human body and nature. He advised people to have a balanced diet, paying attention to natural foods like grains, fruits, and plants that can be used as medicine. He also thought moderate exercise was important, such as slow walking and gentle body movements, not hard or tiring exercise. Besides, Peng Zu believed that keeping a calm and happy mind was key to staying healthy.
In Xuzhou, Peng Zu’s culture is deeply rooted. There are many old places related to him, such as Peng Zu Temple and Peng Zu Garden. Every year, people in Xuzhou hold activities to remember him. They share his healthy living tips and praise his wisdom. Today, Peng Zu’s ideas are still popular. Many people follow his advice on eating and exercising to keep fit, and his story encourages people to live a healthy and balanced life.
Peng Zu’s culture is not just about long life. It is a way of life that teaches people to respect nature, live in a moderate way, and cherish health. It has become a precious cultural treasure of Xuzhou and still influences people’s lives today.
()1. What is the connection between Xuzhou and Peng Zu?
A. Xuzhou is where Peng Zu was born.
B. Xuzhou was the capital of the ancient Peng State.
C. Xuzhou is where Peng Zu passed away.
D. Xuzhou has China’s oldest temple.
()2. Which of the following is NOT part of Peng Zu’s healthy living ideas?
A. Eating natural foods.
B. Doing hard and tiring exercise.
C. Keeping a calm and happy mind.
D. Having a balanced diet.
()3. Why do people in Xuzhou hold activities to remember Peng Zu?
A. To celebrate his long life.
B. To share his healthy living tips.
C. To build more temples for him.
D. To make more tourists come to Xuzhou.
()4. What is the main idea of the passage?
A. The story of Peng Zu’s long life.
B. How Peng Zu’s ideas influence modern exercise.
C. The origin and value of Peng Zu’s culture in Xuzhou.
D. The old places related to Peng Zu in Xuzhou.

1. B 【点拨】短文第一段明确提到“Xuzhou was once the capital of the ancient Peng State”。故选 B。
2. B 【点拨】根据第二段可知，A、C、D 都是彭祖的健康理念。故选 B。
3. B 【点拨】根据第三段中的“people in Xuzhou hold activities to remember him. They share his healthy living tips and praise his wisdom”可知，徐州人举办活动纪念彭祖，分享他的健康生活秘诀，赞颂他的智慧。故选 B。
4. C 【点拨】短文开头介绍了彭祖与徐州的关联（文化起源），接着讲述彭祖的健康理念、徐州的相关古迹和纪念活动，最后总结彭祖文化的意义（价值）。C 项概括了文章主旨。故选 C。

【分析】
做这类英语阅读理解题，需先明确题目类型（细节理解题或主旨大意题），再带着问题定位原文对应段落，提取关键信息作答。1题是细节理解题，问徐州与彭祖的联系，需定位第一段；2题是细节理解题，问不属于彭祖健康理念的选项，定位第二段；3题是细节理解题，问徐州人办纪念活动的原因，定位第三段；4题是主旨大意题，需概括全文内容，从彭祖与徐州的关联、健康理念、文化价值等方面总结。
【解析】
1. 细节理解题：根据短文第一段“Xuzhou was once the capital of the ancient Peng State”，可知徐州是古彭国的都城，对应选项B，故选B。
2. 细节理解题：根据短文第二段，彭祖的健康理念包括均衡饮食、吃天然食物、适度运动、保持平和心态，选项B“做艰苦劳累的运动”与原文“not hard or tiring exercise”相悖，故选B。
3. 细节理解题：根据短文第三段“people in Xuzhou hold activities to remember him. They share his healthy living tips and praise his wisdom”，可知举办活动是为了分享他的健康生活秘诀，对应选项B，故选B。
4. 主旨大意题：短文先介绍彭祖与徐州的关联（文化起源），接着讲述彭祖的健康理念、徐州的相关古迹和纪念活动，最后总结彭祖文化的意义（价值），选项C概括了文章主旨，故选C。
【答案】
1.B 2.B 3.B 4.C
【知识点】
英语阅读理解、细节理解题、主旨大意题
【点评】
本题围绕本土彭祖文化展开，考查学生英语阅读的细节查找与主旨概括能力，要求学生准确定位原文信息、理解文章整体内容，难度适中。
【难度系数】
0.3